Events · Fairground Road, Monterey
Monterey County Fair and Event Center
The Monterey fairgrounds, home of the county fair, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and events through the year.
Photo: Presidio of Monterey, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Monterey County Fair and Event Center is set among oak trees near the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 68. It hosts the Monterey County Fair, the long-running Monterey Jazz Festival, and a calendar of shows, sales, and community events.
Several Otter hotels on North Fremont Street are close by, which makes it easy to get to and from events without a long drive.
Good to know
- Check the event calendar and book early for festival weekends.
- Staying nearby lets you skip event parking.
- Evenings can be cool even in summer. Bring a layer.
For current hours, tickets, and conditions, check the official source: montereycountyfair.com.
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